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Sea Turtle, Inc.

6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
956-761-1720
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Beaches, Islands
Owner description: Meet and learn about sea turtles and how we can keep this endangered species around at this educational site founded by the so-called "Turtle Lady."... more » Owner description: Meet and learn about sea turtles and how we can keep this endangered species around at this educational site founded by the so-called "Turtle Lady." Pick up a turtle souvenir in the shop, whose proceeds go to sea turtle conservation. « less
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Amarillo, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is a voluntary conservation program to save the Sea Turtles. Go see their work, see the turtles and learn.

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Mission, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Very informative, live turtles, gift shop, several large tanks to walk around with different species of sea turtles to view, history & conservation efforts.

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See 5 more reviews by antchralx for South Padre Island
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Kids and adults had a blast. Lots of different turtles. The woman doing the presentations took the time to talk to our son and take him around to different tanks to show him special things about the turtles. Husband got to feed one. Everyone there is nice. It is open, so it doesn't smell. There is a box when you... More

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San Antonio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

My Mom and I went to Sea Turtle,Inc. last Friday and I must say that we were very impressed with the place and the work they do to help protect the Sea Turtles...A trip to Sea Turtle,Inc. is a educational,informative and fun trip..There is no admission price,although donations are always welcomed and much appreciated...They have a small gift shop there... More

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Austin
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This was one of everyone's favorite places we visited while on the island. The presentation by the volunteers was informative and it was amazing to get to see the turtles so up close. My kids got to feed the turtles and loved it. We will definitely be back!

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Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We really recommend a visit- you will learn alot. This is a great organization fueled by volunteers. However, for me, it was a tearjerker- because of the harsh and dangerous reality that turtles face in the wild in particular due to manmade causes such as pollution and boating.

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Conroe, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is a great place if you want to learn about turtles! It is absolutely amazing! They have many different types of turtles and great stories about them! We loved the turtle hospital! You can see and read and hear about the turtles that have been rescued. Although we took our Grandson there as we thought it would really be... More

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Midwest
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Interesting place where you can see the turtles up close and learn about the various types and how they are endangered. Nice little gift shop. Children would like this very much.

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Washington, Iowa, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This place is amazing, they rescue turtle and then release them once they are well if they can't be released they live at the facility. We even adopted one that couldn't be released. Amazing!!

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Austin, Texas
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This outstanding charity set up to help rescue and save sea turtles is a must see when in So Padre. We loved seeing the many sea turtles that have been saved and nursed back to health by a wonderful staff of volunteers whose dedication to these beautiful creatures is inspiring. God Bless all the staff and volunteers for doing such... More

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